Transcript 9th grade AIG Parent Nightx - Alamance

ABSS AIG
Department
Rhonda Schuler, Executive
Director of Curriculum and
Professional Development
Myra Brown, AIG Coordinator
Angelique Austin, Program
Specialist for Secondary ELA &
AIG
Mary Beth Dowler
Western Alamance HS
AIG Chairperson
What does AIG
look like in
high school?
High Expectations
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Resourceful – willing to find the answers on their
own
Curious – deep thinkers
Strong work ethic – complete tasks above and
beyond requirements
Responsible – take pride in their work
Dedicated – academically
Articulate – in speech and the written word!
Inquisitive – not afraid to ask questions!
Academic Integrity – cite information; no
plagiarism
Honors Courses
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Honors Courses are weighted with one extra
quality point (A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; F=0)
Students are assigned
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More research-based assignments
More written composition
More presentations
Independent study
Collaborative projects
Authentic assessments
Projects that teach others
AP Courses
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Courses are weighted with two extra
quality points (A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0)
 College level, college pace
 Reading – Writing – Analysis
 AP test – you are expected to take the AP
Exam in May if you are taking the course.
Depending on the college, a score of 3 or
higher can give you college course credit
(however, some schools give credit only if you
score a 5 – the highest you can score).
*Important not to overload on AP courses! Take the ones
that interest you and that you feel the most ready for!
Available AP and Honors
Courses
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AP Courses
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US History
Biology
Psychology
Statistics
Calculus AB and BC
Chemistry
US Government and Politics
Environmental Science
World History
English Language and
Composition
English Literature
Studio Art and Drawing
Art History (online)
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Honors Courses
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Math: Algebra 2, Calculus,
Discrete, Geometry, Pre-Calc
English: English 1, 2, 3, 4
Science: Anatomy and
Phsysiology, Biology and Biology II,
Chemistry, Earth/Environmental,
Physics
History: Civics, US History, World
History, Psychology
Foreign Language: Level 3 and 4
All Collegiate Start Programs
Multi-media and Web Design
Arts: Band (advanced and
proficient); Dance proficient; Jazz
Band proficient; Theater Arts
proficient; Visual Arts (advanced
and proficient); Vocal music
proficient; Wind Ensemble
(advanced and proficient)
Digital Photography proficient
Possible Pathways
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For English:
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English I Honors -> English II Honors -> English III
Honors -> English IV Honors
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For students with exceptional analytical and
writing skills, English III and IV Honors could be
replaced with AP Language and Composition
and AP Literature and Composition respectively
For Math:
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Honors Math II -> Algebra II in the spring or
Honors Math III the following year -> Math IV (AP
Stats, Pre-Calculus, AFM, Discrete) -> Math V
(AP Calculus, AP Stats)
Possible Pathways continued
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For Social Studies
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World History Honors -> Civics & Economics Honors
-> American History I & II Honors -> History Elective
(1960s, AP Psychology, AP European History)
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For students with a high interest in history and
exceptional analytical and writing skills the following
pathway may be considered:
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Civics & Economics Honors -> AP World History -> AP
American/US History -> History Elective (AP Psychology, AP
European History)
**not all schools offer AP World History**
For Science
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Earth/Environmental Honors -> Biology Honors ->
Chemistry Honors -> Science Elective (Physics,
Biology II, or Chemistry II Honors/AP
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For students with a high interest in science or plans to
pursue a medical field, the following pathway may be
considered:
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Biology Honors -> Chemistry Honors -> Earth/Environmental
Honors or AP -> Science Elective (Physics, Biology II, or
Chemistry II Honors/AP)
Contests
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AIG students are encouraged to take part in local/state
competitions such as
 ABSS Science Fair – generally held in the fall; may be
selected to move on to Regional – State – National
Science Fairs
 Burlington Writer’s Club – sponsors a short fiction and
poetry contest each year
 Jack O’Kelley Sertoma Club – sponsors a National
Heritage Essay Contest
 Barnes & Nobles – “My Favorite Teacher” Essay
 Alamance Reads - sponsors a yearly “one book – one
community” program with essay contests on that book
 United Daughters of the Confederacy – Essays on Civil
War themes.
 The Times-News Editorial Contest
High School DEP
AIG Identification:
_____Reading
_____Math
Alamance-Burlington School System
Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
AIG Program Service Options for Grades 9-12
Academically/Intellectually Gifted Program
ABSS HS DEP
August 2013
Student _________________________________________________School_____________________________________
DOB ____________________ Student ID # ___________________________________________
Fill out Student Information: Name, School, DOB, ID#
Fill out classes your child is taking, notating
if they are Honors level
Are they
Modified Learning Environment: High School students are allowed to self-select higher level courses to meet academic
taking online
needs. Based upon need, the following courses are recommended for selection:
courses?
Dual Enrollment/Online Classes (course and year):
9 Grade – Honors courses in the following areas:
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Math ____________________________
English ____________________________________
Natural Science _____________________________
Social Science _______________________________
Electives ____________________________________
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10 Grade – Honors/Advanced Placement in the following areas:
Math ____________________________________
English ___________________________________
Natural Science _____________________________
Social Science _____________________________
Electives ______________________________
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11 Grade – Honors/Advanced Placement in the following areas:
Math _______________________________________
English ______________________________________
Natural Science _______________________________
Social Science _________________________________
Electives _____________________________________
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12 Grade – Honors/Advanced Placement in the following areas:
Math _______________________________________
English ______________________________________
Natural Science ________________________________
Social Science _________________________________
Electives _____________________________________
Additional Programs
___Governor’s School
___University Visitations
___Summer Programs
___NC School of the Arts
___NCSSM
___Governor’s Page Program
___Internships
___Summer Ventures
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Academic Differentiation Goals:
(attach sheets as needed)
Actionable Student Goals: _____________________
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Do they need
additional
challenges?
Special Factors: ______________________________
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Independent study?
Student Strengths: ___________________________
What are their
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strengths? Needs?
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Actionable Parent Goals: ______________________
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Student Needs: ______________________________
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Contests/Awards ____________________________
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Have they won awards,
contests this year?
Sign and date
– you and your child (if present)
Take the bottom copy with you and leave
the form here.
Review Members
Student
Parent/Guardian
AIG Committee Member
Administrator
Counselor/Teacher
9th gr. (sign/date)
10th gr. (sign/date)
11th gr. (sign/date)
12th gr. (sign/date)
Questions??
Parent Meeting
 If
you would like to set up an individual
parent meeting to discuss your child’s DEP
or other concerns, please leave your
name, child’s name, email address, and
phone number in order for our AIG
Committee to schedule a meeting.